Fifth Wheels designed to be towed by half ton pick-ups?
psmith034 said
07:27 AM Nov 23, 2014
A real newbie here. I've been looking at a 26' forest river fifth wheel Flagstaff super lite classic. They say this is designed to be pulled with a 1/2 ton pick-up. I've always pulled horse trailers, but we used a 3/4 ton truck. The weight of the Fifth wheel is 6290 dry weight with a cargo weight of 1490 lbs. Any thoughts? I really would prefer a 1/2 ton and just have one vehicle but it seems light to me. Any suggestions, comments? Than you.
poncho62 said
07:52 AM Nov 23, 2014
All depends on your 1/2 ton and what the weight is that it is capable of towing on the sticker. 2 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, cab size, box size all seem to have different ratings. You also need to account for the passengers and stuff carried in the truck. Guess what I am saying is, more info needed.
psmith034 said
08:45 AM Nov 23, 2014
Chevrolet says a 4x4 v-8 will tow 12,000 lbs. I was told by a friend that just bought a new chevy to tow with to get the 6.5 bed. My total hitch weight, dry weight and cargo weight would probably not exceed 10,000 lbs
The Junkman said
01:34 PM Nov 23, 2014
I would hope a pick up would pull 7k.. I've pulled a bumper pull cargo with a 10k weight, with 1/2 ton for years and years..
I'd say any 1/2 ton pick up can pull a 7k fifth wheel.. that's really lite weight..
A real newbie here. I've been looking at a 26' forest river fifth wheel Flagstaff super lite classic. They say this is designed to be pulled with a 1/2 ton pick-up. I've always pulled horse trailers, but we used a 3/4 ton truck. The weight of the Fifth wheel is 6290 dry weight with a cargo weight of 1490 lbs. Any thoughts? I really would prefer a 1/2 ton and just have one vehicle but it seems light to me. Any suggestions, comments? Than you.
I'd say any 1/2 ton pick up can pull a 7k fifth wheel.. that's really lite weight..